Shar2 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 The completed model from the build review HERE A great model, espcially considering the age of the base kit. Encore, (Squadron Productions), should be very proud of this release. This Premium Edition is definately the way to go if you're not really up to scratchbuilding. I really enjoyed building the Olympia even though the instructions are a little difficult and confusing at times, although this may be due to me not being used to the style. It does pay to read through them completely before building begins. Anyway, without further ado, here she is. I hope you like her as much as I do. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEBEE Z Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I watched the WIP for this,as am fancying the kit myself,and have got to say,it bulds into a very impressive model.Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 WOW That looks really good. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) Fantastic, I've stayed in a hotel overlooking the USS Olympia many times and and you've got it spot on.Great work. Stephen Edited April 21, 2012 by Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Looks great, and you built it so quickly too!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Absolutely awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Beautiful work Dave, really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady72 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Looking excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 That looks fantastic. Crackin' job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Nice build Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks everyone. I think it's worthy of taking to club night tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) Thanks everyone. I think it's worthy of taking to club night tomorrow. be the star if u do just watch grahams braking on roundabouts Edited April 23, 2012 by hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 i was lucky enough to see this model at the club nite last nite, as shar is a member of my club. all i can say its STUNNING the photos do not do it justice the model is brillant . i looked at this kit before he started and cant believe how it turned out. fantastic work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEBEE Z Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Well I went and done it and got one of these,much grovelling to SWMBO paid off ,and will be happy as larry if mine turns out half as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madam I'm Adam Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Another classy build Dave Great subject, there's something 'steampunky' about the heavy rivets, layered plates, and general primitiveness design of the ship. They don't mak'em like that anymore. Pre slick & slippery. Now what other ships like that are there? Zvesda does a few? Champion! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Another classy build DaveGreat subject, there's something 'steampunky' about the heavy rivets, layered plates, and general primitiveness design of the ship. They don't mak'em like that anymore. Pre slick & slippery. Now what other ships like that are there? Zvesda does a few? Champion! Adam Thanks Adam Yeah the old Russian fleet from 1905 which Zvezda do are pretty similar and there are the Bronco Chinese battleships, but there is very little in the way of western warships from pre-1900 in IM. I believe there was a kit of the USS Oregon, but it was so inaccurate and required a lot of moding to get to look anything like the real thing. Oh and Combrig do a nice, if expensive selection of very interesting old ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) Great model! Mike. Edited April 29, 2012 by MikeR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Despite the good photography, it really doesn't bring out just how VERY GOOD this model is. It was great to see it for real the other day. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Despite the good photography, it really doesn't bring out just how VERY GOOD this model is. It was great to see it for real the other day. Al High praise indeed, thanks Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I like your build Dave, I saw this kit advertised in one of the mags, FSM I think, and I fancied it then but your build has made it a definite future buy! Very, very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks Jockster. If you do get one don't be afraid of using a dremel, as the plastic is quite thick and with care is easily removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 'Crumbs Dave', were did that come from . Nice model and it looks fantastic. Cheers foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlornhope Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I like these ships from this time period and thats a very nice finish on this old girl. I really like the rigging. Must look great on your shelf. Cheers Callum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks Frank, it does seem ot have been risen from the dark recesses of the RFI section. Callum, she sure does. I bought a glass case for her and she does get a lot of attention from admirers. Being white and beige she really stands out from the crowd of grey and even outshines the dazzle painted ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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